Chesapeake Building Permits & Property Data

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1,527 indexed permits · Chesapeake, Virginia.

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Chesapeake building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-09-20

PermitGrab tracks 1,527 building permits in Chesapeake, VA as of 2026-09-20.

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2026-09-21
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Permit data through 2026-09-20

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-14 Fire Protection 717 BATTLEFIELD BLVD S 1 S.L. Nusbaum - Glenwood Square-Fire Alarm Alt fire alarm
2026-08-14 Electrical 500 VOLVO PKWY Print Shop - INSTALL (20) 0 - 30 AMP CIRCUITS AND (1) 31 - 60 AMP CIRCUIT 30A New installation WERNER, JOHN BRADFORD JR
2026-08-14 General Construction 1102 BRANDON CT Screened Porch Rear Addition 13'-2'' X10'-2'' (SAME FOOTPRINT OF EXISTING DECK) …
2026-08-14 General Construction 900 ENGLEWOOD DR DECK ADDITION 20'x31' (PARTIAL COVERED 16'x18') - Boyer
2026-08-14 Electrical 804 BELLINGHAM DR DETACHED GARAGE - (3) 0-30 amps circuits / (1) 61-100 amps circuits 30A
2026-08-14 Fire Protection 910 GREAT BRIDGE BLVD 123 Los Bukys-Hood Suppression hood suppression
2026-08-14 HVAC/Mech 709 WATCH ISLAND REACH REPLACE AC & GF - Tarbell AC replacement HVAC replacement
2026-08-14 Electrical 3304 HEMLOCK DR REPLACE 150A PANEL 150A replacement
2026-08-14 Plumbing 645 BELAIRE AVE 3RD FL - (210) FIXTURES - SUMMIT POINTE
2026-08-14 HVAC/Mech 617 OAK GROVE RD REPLACE AC & GF - Escandor AC replacement HVAC replacement
2026-08-14 Plumbing 645 BELAIRE AVE 7TH FL - (238) PLUMBING FIXTURES - SUMMIT POINT
2026-08-14 General Construction 1011 CEDAR TREE CT LOT 13 CEDAR MANOR ***ZONING MODEL 2 OF 4***
2026-08-14 Plumbing 704 SEAGRASS REACH Ang - Kitchen Renovation (3) plumbing fixtures
2026-08-14 Plumbing 645 BELAIRE AVE 2ND FL - (48) FIXTURES - SUMMIT POINTE
2026-08-14 Plumbing 645 BELAIRE AVE 6TH FL - (236) PLUMBING FIXTURES - SUMMIT POINT
2026-08-14 Plumbing 1044 AUSTIN DR Install generator gas line - Mack
2026-08-14 Plumbing 645 BELAIRE AVE 4TH FL - (232) FIXTURES - SUMMIT POINTE
2026-08-14 Plumbing 645 BELAIRE AVE 5TH FL - (232) FIXTURES - SUMMIT POINTE
2026-08-14 General Construction 701 GREENFIELD LN SUNROOM 12X17 / DECK 12X12 - HOLLIDAY OUTDOOR DESIGNERS
2026-08-14 Demolition 212 HURDLE DR DEMO PRIMARY STRUCTURE
2026-08-14 Fence 3912 CANNON POINT DR WITHDRAWN SEE ZON-FENCE-2026-00621
2026-08-14 Electrical 2205 HAMPTON ROADS PKWY Jl 45 - INSTALL NEW 200 AMP SERVICE 200A New installation
2026-08-14 Roofing 118 HARBOR WATCH DR Harbor Watch Bldg 1 - Roof Replacement, Units 100-122 replacement
2026-08-14 Electrical 608 HASSELL DR Pool Bonding & Equipment – Above ground
2026-08-14 HVAC/Mech 1514 ALDERSHOT LN water heater
2026-08-14 Electrical 704 SEAGRASS REACH Ang - Kitchen Renovation
2026-08-14 HVAC/Mech 2736 SEVEN ELEVEN RD REPLACE GP replacement HVAC replacement
2026-08-13 Fence 1724 ENGLISH AVE Fence Permit with Building Code Requirements
2026-08-13 Fence 1305 STUBEN ST Fence
2026-08-13 Electrical 2739 MEADOW DR W Residential Electrical Permit
2026-08-13 General Construction 1101 MADISON PLZ Madison Plaza - #78
2026-08-13 Electrical 739 BATTLEFIELD BLVD S Residential Electrical Permit
2026-08-13 General Construction 4008 LISAS COVE WAY WITHDRAWN ZONING PERMIT REQUIRED Shed
2026-08-13 Plumbing 2100 OLD GREENBRIER RD (1) Sewer Cap for Demo of Building line work
2026-08-13 Electrical 2229 BUGLE DR N RP-94-2026 - INSTALL (1) OUTLET FOR (1) 0 - 30 AMP CIRCUIT ANS (1) 31 - 60 AMP C… 30A New installation
2026-08-13 General Construction 1102 BRANDON CT WITHDRAWN SEE BLD-RES-2026-02435 -- Screened Porch Rear Addition 13'-2'' X10'-2'…
2026-08-13 Pool/Spa 1648 SANDERSON RD 4.5' Pool Barrier Fence - Ghacham
2026-08-13 Plumbing 825 FENTRESS RD THATCHER - SEPTIC TO SEWER LINE line work
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 1328 MACDONALD RD G UNIT G - Heat Pump Air to Air and duct work heat pump
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 1328 MACDONALD RD E UNIT E - Heat Pump Air to Air and duct work heat pump
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 1328 MACDONALD RD D UNIT D - Heat Pump Air to Air and duct work heat pump
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 1328 MACDONALD RD C UNIT C - Heat Pump Air to Air and duct work heat pump
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 1328 MACDONALD RD B UNIT B - Heat Pump Air to Air and duct work heat pump
2026-08-13 General Construction 2689 POWELL CIR Repairs due to water damage
2026-08-13 General Construction 2409 HIGGINS CT Foundation Repairs
2026-08-13 Electrical 1509 RING RD Elevator Modernization - (3) 0-30 amps circuits / (2) 61-100 amps circuits 30A
2026-08-13 Electrical 1104 MASTERS ROW Shabazz/vfs - INSTALL (1) 0 - 30 AMP CIRCUIT FOR DEHUMIDIFIER 30A New installation
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 3901 WEDGEWOOD CIR REPLACE STOVE replacement HVAC replacement
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech 1432 MARTIN AVE REPLACE EXISTING OIL FURNACE furnace replacement HVAC replacement
2026-08-13 Electrical 2689 POWELL CIR REPLACE 200 AMP METER BASE AND RUN (10) 0 - 30 AMP CIRCUIT AND (1) 31 - 60 AMP C… 200A replacement
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Permit Types in Chesapeake
Construction Activity in Chesapeake

New building permits in Chesapeake, Virginia show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor names are available on some current records; contact coverage varies by filing.

About Chesapeake Building Permits

Chesapeake, Virginia processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 1527+ Chesapeake building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-20 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Chesapeake permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Chesapeake VA Building Permits (ArcGIS) and Building Permits via Accela Citizen Access.

Who appears in Chesapeake permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 1,527 building permits in Chesapeake. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Chesapeake permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chesapeake is dated 2026-09-20. Newest permit date: 2026-09-20. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Chesapeake permit records?

Chesapeake permit activity covers 1,527 indexed permits. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Chesapeake building permits

Search recent Chesapeake, VA building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Chesapeake building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume, see the Chesapeake Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chesapeake Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chesapeake?

PermitGrab currently tracks 1527 building permits in Chesapeake, Virginia. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

How fresh is the Chesapeake permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Chesapeake?

Contractors can research Chesapeake activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. Some current permit records include contractor names; use those source-published names alongside the project details. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Chesapeake — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Some current permit records include source-published contractor names; contact fields appear only where published or matched. Property information is available only where public records can be matched. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chesapeake provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Chesapeake renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
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